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The Toronto Raptors have an offseason ahead that will determine the direction of the franchise. The Raptors went 41-41 this season and were the 9th seed in the Eastern Conference. Toronto has a solid team but is not good enough to be a contender. This leaves many tough decisions to make this offseason. Fred VanVleet […]

Despite the Sacramento Kings long-standing interest in signing 2023 EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov, Olympiacos co-owner Giorgos Aggelopoulos appears set on keeping the star forward in Greece, per Eurohoops. “Right now this is a night of celebrations,” Aggelopoulos says. “Let’s not worry. Let’s not look at the next day. It is a given that both players […]

Though the Minnesota Timberwolves season ended with an emphatic series defeat at the hands of the eventual NBA champions, the Denver Nuggets, there was a bit for them to take out of the season. One of those things was the rapid improvement of Naz Reid, who demonstrated over the back half of the season that […]

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Bruce Brown’s future with the Denver Nuggets after the 26-year-old helped lead the team to their first-ever franchise championship this season. Brown’s current deal is about to end and he is expected to enter NBA free agency this summer. At this point, the fans definitely want to […]

Missing the entire 2022-23 NBA season as he recovered from an ACL injury, Boston Celtics veteran forward Danilo Gallinari has decided to opt into his $6.8 million player option for the 2023-24 season, first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Gallinari, 34, initially signed a two-year, $13.2 million deal with the Celtics last summer after spending […]

The Denver Nuggets are living it up at their NBA Finals victory parade. When Michael Malone had his turn speaking to the massive Denver crowd, he made sure to silence any rumors of Bruce Brown leaving in NBA free agency. "Is Brucey B going anywhere? Hell no! We're running this sh*t back! … Get loud!" […]

Fred VanVleet recently declined his player option with the Toronto Raptors and officially became an unrestricted free agent for 2023 NBA free agency. With the Philadelphia 76ers potentially losing James Harden, VanVleet could be a replacement if the Sixers were interested. However, rumors around the NBA indicate that the Sixers are not actually looking at […]

There are always trade talks and rumors going on, yet most signs point to the 2023 offseason being busy for the Boston Celtics. Following a disappointing finish in the Eastern Conference Finals, the C’s are looking to retool their roster in order to get over the hump and capture an 18th championship. According to Kevin […]

What the Washington Wizards decide to do with Bradley Beal will have a drastic impact on their organization moving forward. If the Wizards decide to trade Beal this offseason, they will be entering a rebuild, thus leading to questions about Kyle Kuzma’s future. Owning a $13 million player option this offseason, Kuzma is expected to […]

The Miami Heat’s 2023 postseason run was nothing short of legendary. Heading into the postseason, plenty of folks wrote off the Heat and didn’t even think they had a chance of beating Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. But the Heat demolished the Bucks in five games and then went on […]

The Denver Nuggets have finally done it. After more than 40 years of being an NBA franchise, the Nuggets are finally NBA champions. Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the Nuggets beat the Miami Heat in five games in the NBA Finals to secure the franchise its first-ever NBA title. The Denver Nuggets’ epic title run […]

The Miami Heat went on a miracle run to the NBA Finals this season, but they fell short of their ultimate goal of winning a title. Now, they enter the offseason with questions revolving around what their roster around All-Stars Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo will look like, especially with Gabe Vincent set to enter […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is quickly approaching on June 22, and the San Antonio Spurs are all but guaranteed to be drafting French phenom Victor Wembanyama. Looking ahead to NBA free agency, the Spurs are targeting Chris Paul and Fred VanVleet as potential guards in a tandem with Wembanyama, reports SpursTalk’s LJ Ellis. “When free […]

No matter what some anonymous general manager and/or Kevin Durant may say, Bruce Brown is a winning player. For evidence, just look at this year’s NBA Finals, which Bruce Brown won. In his first year in Denver, Brown proved to be the missing piece for the Nuggets. After breaking in Brooklyn over the last two years, […]

Max Strus is set to hit free agency. Following a strong 2022-23 performance with the Miami Heat, Strus is likely to receive a lucrative deal on the market. However, the Heat’s sharp-shooter admitted that he isn’t sure what to expect in NBA free agency, per Ira Winderman. “I honestly don’t know. It’s new to me.” […]

The Miami Heat may have fallen short in the NBA Finals for the second time in four years, but no one truly expected them to mount this deep of a playoff run anyway. After all, they had to fight for their playoff lives in the play-in tournament. Nevertheless, even with the Heat not really in […]

The Miami Heat will have plenty of decisions to make before making another hopeful run for the NBA Finals in 2024. Forward Jimmy Butler, center Bam Adebayo and guard Kyle Lowry highlight the nine players who could return for the Heat next season, according to sports team and player contract site Spotrac. Miami’s options for […]

The future remains murky for Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green. After a loss in the second round to the Los Angeles Lakers and the departure of Bob Myers, the future of the Warriors dynasty remains up in the air. Moreover, rumors have swirled about Green potentially leaving this offseason, and if so, he would […]

With the Denver Nuggets having won the 2023 NBA championship, a new season is right around the corner. For 29 other NBA teams, the offseason provides a beacon of hope, an opportunity to bolster the roster in hopes of winning a championship the following year. And one of the most obvious ways for any team […]

One of the most prized free agents this summer is James Harden. The guard is reportedly torn between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Houston Rockets. The Sixers would love to retain him, but it’s unknown if that is possible at this point. As of right now though, there are just three organizations who are expected […]

The Phoenix Suns might move on from Chris Paul this offseason. If they do, they have a few options to replace him. BetOnline released its odds for free agents assuming they do not re-sign with their current team. Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell and Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet’s next favored team is the […]

With the NBA Finals now over, all eyes will be turning to the NBA Draft and NBA free agency. Kyrie Irving and whether or not he returns to the Dallas Mavericks will be a main storyline, along with the potential he leaves to join the Los Angeles Lakers. As of right now, the Lakers are […]

With the Denver Nuggets turning their eyes towards the offseason after emerging from the 2023 NBA Finals as the league’s champions, the primary question they face is whether or not to re-sign 26-year-old guard Bruce Brown. Though Brown technically has a year remaining on his contract, the five-year pro will reportedly decline his $6.8 million […]

The Denver Nuggets have done it. They have finally won the franchise’s first NBA championship, and they did so without having to break the bank in free agency or swing a trade for a generational superstar. The Nuggets earned their championship by building their roster the “right way”, drafting Nikola Jokic with the 41st pick […]

For the second time in a four-year span, the Miami Heat were the NBA’s bridesmaid, not its bride. But it hasn’t been for a lack of trying. In fact, the path the Heat took on their way to their defeat against the Denver Nuggets during the 2023 NBA Finals certainly was far from ordinary and […]

The Houston Rockets are dreaming of a scenario wherein James Harden gloriously returns to help lead his former team to an NBA title. After an ultimately disappointing season with the Philadelphia 76ers, the former MVP has now been linked to a potential reunion with the Rockets via NBA free agency — a notion that Harden […]

Max Strus’ season didn’t end as he would have hoped. After establishing himself as a key cog in the Miami Heat throughout the course of the season, he failed to contribute in his team’s NBA Finals loss to the Denver Nuggets at the level of which he has shown he is capable. But like a […]

The Denver Nuggets are the 2023 NBA Champions, and rightfully so after demonstrating what the principles of continuity, teamwork, connectivity, accountability and patience can get a team. That being said, while the Nuggets will certainly take time to enjoy winning their first championship in franchise history, the NBA has officially hit its offseason period. Consequently, […]

Throughout the NBA Playoffs, so much stock was put in the Miami Heat’s undrafted sensations. Erik Spoelstra and his coaching staff just have a real knack for getting the best out of players that some teams choose to overlook. The emergence of the likes of Max Strus, Gabe Vincent, and Duncan Robinson serve as clear […]

The Miami Heat had an incredible run in the 2023 NBA Playoffs but ultimately came up short in the NBA Finals vs. the Denver Nuggets. Denver was simply a better team, anchored by stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Still, the Heat have plenty to be proud of, especially guard Gabe Vincent. After being undrafted […]

For the second time in the last three seasons, the Toronto Raptors missed out on the NBA postseason. The Raptors finished the 2022-23 regular season with a mediocre 41-41 record, the ninth-best in the Eastern Conference. Toronto then lost to the tenth-seeded Chicago Bulls — led by DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine — in the […]

The Miami Heat were defeated by the Denver Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals in five games. Miami enjoyed a magical postseason run before falling short in the championship. The Heat still have a bright future, but would benefit from making roster upgrades during the offseason. Adding key depth will be important, but pursuing superstar […]

While the Miami Heat head into the offseason after a tough loss in the NBA Finals, it won’t be long before they start looking ahead to next season. Rumors around the NBA are that they want to add a superstar piece to this main core, and that could end up being the Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie […]

For months, the prospect of reuniting with James Harden seemed ever so possible for the Houston Rockets. However, reports have since come out stating that Harden’s camp may just be using the Rockets as leverage to earn a max contract elsewhere, perhaps with the Philadelphia 76ers. With that in mind, the Rockets may have to […]

The Milwaukee Bucks may still be reeling from the embarrassing way they exited the 2023 NBA playoffs (to a full-blown choke job against the Miami Heat), but it’s not like they need to make wholesale changes to compete for a championship next season. If the Bucks decide to run it back, they should still be […]

Fred VanVleet has declined his $22.8 million player option with the Toronto Raptors and will hit unrestricted free agency. In recent weeks, the Klutch client has been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers, who are in the market for a point guard, ideally one of star-caliber. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski: VanVleet hasn’t ruled out negotiating […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a huge offseason ahead of them, particularly at the point guard position. D’Angelo Russell being resigned looks unlikely at this point in time, and it is uncertain if Dennis Schroder will be returning as well. Austin Reaves figures to be signed to a huge contract, although the Lakers might not […]

Fred VanVleet made a major decision on Monday as he turned down his $22.8 million player option with the Toronto Raptors, which means the guard will become a free agent this summer. While there is a belief he could sign elsewhere after spending his entire career north of the border, the sportsbooks appear to believe […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has decided to opt out of his $22.8 million player option for the 2023-24 NBA season and become an unrestricted free agent this summer, first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. ESPN Sources: In the first major domino of free agency, Toronto Raptors All-Star guard Fred VanVleet has declined his $22.8 […]